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YA06 PLZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

102,726 mi
Last recorded102,726 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 PLZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 102,726 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 99,978 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 94,956 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 94,956 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 90,939 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 86,451 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 86,451 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 80,878 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 67,897 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 56,431 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking slightly due to age.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 47,810 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 47,086 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 45,861 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 43,903 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 41,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre has a split on the inside wall close to cord level also perished

Pass 9 May 2012 39,644 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 37,054 miles

rear brake discs pitted and pads low

Pass 9 Mar 2010 24,217 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 24,216 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 23,517 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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YA06 PLZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 54,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA06 PLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YA06 PLZ registered?

YA06 PLZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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